This is just one of the many reasons FF8 is the best final fantasy ever made. it has both the best intro and outro, music and emotional connectivity, the settings are awesome, but its storyline is slightly inferior to 7 IMO.
I a little unsure of one persons comments about the junction system; although they may think its a piece of piss, Omega weapon is by no means a pushover.. i never completed it without cheating.. i personally believe tht it is harder than the final boss from ff10 monster arena, and i wud be interested to know the record for beating it.. i looked thru the strategy guide and id be impressed if someone done it within 3 hours, im tempted to say its the hardest boss they ever done (based on the fact i put in so many hours on the game compared with the others) but i got nowhere near the dark aeons on 10 also, although i didnt play for half as long.